Controller POST NUMBER: 456921
Role: Controller
Salary: $130,000/annually - $150,000/annually Benefits & Bonus
Location: Newark, NJ - *5 days a week onsite for training - hybrid (2/3) onsite once training is completed*
Job Description: Controller - Real Estate Private Equity
We're looking for a highly skilled and strategic Controller to lead the financial operations for our client, a dynamic real estate private equity firm in Newark, NJ. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background in real estate finance and a proven ability to manage complex financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance functions.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Management:
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Lead all aspects of the accounting and finance functions, from preparing monthly and annual financial statements (GAAP) to managing general ledger operations.
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Manage financial consolidation across multiple entities and ensure timely, accurate reporting for lenders, including debt covenant compliance.
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Maintain and strengthen internal controls to protect assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
Strategic Planning & Analysis:
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Drive the annual budgeting process and create rolling forecasts and cash flow projections.
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Provide executive leadership with insightful analysis on financial performance, identifying key trends and offering strategic recommendations.
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Work closely with operational teams to align financial plans with overall business goals.
Debt & Treasury Oversight:
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Manage all debt-related activities, including schedules, interest accruals, and amortization.
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Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with banks, lenders, and other financial partners.
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Ensure full compliance with all loan agreements and reporting requirements.
Compliance & Auditing:
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Lead the coordination of annual financial audits and lender reviews.
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Ensure the firm's adherence to all tax, regulatory, and lender obligations.
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Oversee the documentation and processes that support external audits and due diligence.
Team Leadership:
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Mentor and lead the accounting team, fostering a culture of professional growth and collaboration.
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Champion process improvements to enhance the efficiency and scalability of the finance department.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing expert guidance on all financial matters.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
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